We’re all guilty of “it.” We shy away from more volatile stock assets during bouts of extreme market unrest. Indeed, it may seem prudent to wait for the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) to drop below 30. In fact, with the exception of picking up the occasional “blood-in-the-Street” bargain, it is wise to maintain a lighter-than-normal allocation [...] Continue Reading...
ETF Philosophy, ETF Strategy, ETF Benefits, ETF Drawbacks Click here to listen to the show: 09-04-2011 Continue Reading...
There’s a general tendency for investors in exchange-traded products to place too much faith in a name. For instance, years ago, it wasn’t uncommon for many to seek emerging Asia exposure with Vanguard MSCI Asia Pacific (VPL). After enough folks checked under the hood of the car, VPL became known for its heavy allocation to Japan and Australia — highly [...] Continue Reading...
